Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Paia, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 76.5% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $123,571 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Paia
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Paia, HI
Compared to Charlotte, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  89.4% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher